Customer Service Assistant

REF-CSA-01-2017-Nairobi
Reporting to the Customer Service Officer, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring proper order processing, payments and receipting of all sales transactions through the sage system are done effectively and efficiently.
Function / Division: Commercial
Department: Sales and Distribution
Supervisor / Manager Title: Customer Service Officer
Location: Nairobi
Job Purpose: The job holder will be responsible for ensuring proper order processing, payments and receipting of all sales transactions through the sage system are done effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Receive and process customer orders in an accurate and timely order.
Liaise with the Accounts Assistant –Credit Control to confirm the credit status of customers for all credit sales .
Monitoring and administering the issuance of Credit/Debit Notes as appropriate.
Receive, address or route any customer queries appropriately.
Prepare daily consolidated sales and accounts statement reports.
Minimum Requirements
A minimum of a Diploma in a business field.
At least 1 year experience in a similar organization.
Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.
Competencies / Attributes
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and manage customer expectations.
Good knowledge of products
Good communication skills
Excellent customer service skills.
Relationships and working contacts
Internal – Commercial and Supply Chain Team
External – Distributors.
Work Environment: This is an office based role